AcerFC
Footballguy
i don't think it would work as well if at all
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NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Hmm ok. So is using a pizza stone the only thing you use the old plate setter for?
AcerFC
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Acer,
Do you wrap the stone in the rig with foil?
Do you wrap the stone in the rig with foil?
jwb
Footballguy
The rig is several levels - you use two pizza stones for making pizza - one on the bottom to act as the indirect, and then one on the top for the pizza.
<a href="http://www.clear-writing.com/images/g1.jpg">like this</a> (forgive the mess)
<a href="http://www.clear-writing.com/images/g2.jpg">In the grill</a> (note my frayed gasket that I will soon replace)</p>
You can add another set of crosspieces and another rack on this thing. Also, the normal BGE rack fits on top (in the grill pic, you can see it on the bottom, but that's not necessary - the rig sits on top of that ridge the grill normally sits on.
With 2-3 sets of crosspieces, 2 cooking grills, and 2 pizza stones, you can do anything.
<a href="http://www.clear-writing.com/images/g1.jpg">like this</a> (forgive the mess)
<a href="http://www.clear-writing.com/images/g2.jpg">In the grill</a> (note my frayed gasket that I will soon replace)</p>
You can add another set of crosspieces and another rack on this thing. Also, the normal BGE rack fits on top (in the grill pic, you can see it on the bottom, but that's not necessary - the rig sits on top of that ridge the grill normally sits on.
With 2-3 sets of crosspieces, 2 cooking grills, and 2 pizza stones, you can do anything.
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culdeus
Footballguy
culdeus
Footballguy
jwb
Footballguy
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steelerfeever
Footballguy
Owned a BGE for over a year now. Bought the adjustable rig last week due to reading this thread. It was delivered yesterday and put together this morning. Looking forward to using it for a rib contest this weekend.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I did not realize it came with a catch pan. Just to make sure we are talking about the same thing, did you get this?http://shop.ceramicgrillstore.com/large-adjustable-rig-r-b-oval-combo/culdeus said:
The reason I did not think it came with a drip pan was the following sentence in their description
"We also recommend using foil on the Oval Stone to catch drippings"
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Snap a few pics if you can and post. Good luck in the contest!
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
What is the reason you use a pizza stone on bottom instead of the oval ceramic stone that the rig comes with?jwb said:
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
If the rig has the ability to have the middle shelf slide in and out like an oven rack, does it clear the top edge of the BGE or do you have to take the whole rig out and then use the slider to get to the lower level of meat?
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Bump for some of the unanswered questions above.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Cool, thanks!Does the shelf actually slide in and out while in the Egg or do you need to take the whole unit out of egg to get to meat on the under shelf.Looks like they quit offering the catch pan. That is exactly the set i have by name.Price increase maybe.
jwb
Footballguy
I didn't get that w/ my rig. They change their packages/etc - I bought mine piecemeal. One pizza stone I bought w/ my egg (the "offical" one
, and I picked up the other at bed bath and beyond or whatnot.To answer the other question you just asked above, yea, you can take that one grid out while it's in the egg. Might have to use the grabber thingee.
culdeus
Footballguy
The low shelf is below the felt line so you will have to remove the upper shelf first. That assumes I understand what you are asking. 2nd shelf has clearance to slide inCool, thanks!Does the shelf actually slide in and out while in the Egg or do you need to take the whole unit out of egg to get to meat on the under shelf.Looks like they quit offering the catch pan. That is exactly the set i have by name.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Thanks for the answers!
I was referring to this part of the rig for the question about the shelf
Large Slide Guide: Our exclusive Slide Guide rail system lets the 13"x17" Oval Stainless Grid slide in and out for easy food handling. It's as easy as sliding an oven rack in your oven. We recommend setting the Slide Guide on Level 3.0, middle bracket setting.
I was referring to this part of the rig for the question about the shelf
Large Slide Guide: Our exclusive Slide Guide rail system lets the 13"x17" Oval Stainless Grid slide in and out for easy food handling. It's as easy as sliding an oven rack in your oven. We recommend setting the Slide Guide on Level 3.0, middle bracket setting.
AcerFC
Footballguy
it slides out but they make it seem simple. It's not difficult but when you have food on it and its hot, it's tricky. Maybe once I get used to it it will be better
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Cool. If it is on that level 3.0 setting, does it clear the felt so that you don't need to take out the whole unit?
AcerFC
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Sweet. Can you estimate for me if you use the 3.0 setting, what the distance is between that shelf and the grill plate you lay on the very top? Is it just big enough to do ribs or can you get a bigger piece of meat in that area?
culdeus
Footballguy
Tons of room. I'll measure it for you when I get home. You could do a crap ton of ribs or something much bigger in that config.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
nice! I think you guys have sold me on this. My Egg has needed a new toy for a while now so this may be its gift this spring.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I just ordered the Large Adjustable Rig R & B Oval Combo. Can't wait to try it out.
Here is a video I found on youtube on the rig
Here is a video I found on youtube on the rig
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
culdeus
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
No worries. You gave plenty of info in the thread. The video on youtube gave me a nice idea of the space. It does look very versatile as you guys said. One thing I need to decide later is to whether to buy second oval grill plate or just use my current round one when doing two tier smoking.
culdeus
Footballguy
Well I've been playing around in the pre-season some with techniques and recipes.
I'm starting to get the hang of ribs, but baby backs are a little tricky for me still. I can do 321 St. Louis perfect. BBR just turn to mush 321 and I can't get it to scale down effectively without drying out. I'd rather be able to do BBR as they feed more people. Some of this is a philosophical difference between Texas people and true BBQ snobs. The "falling off the bone" and smoke ring are actually defects in judging. It's just hard to sell it to a crowd here without those features.
Going to get some goat soon. May get a whole side and have it parted up for cinco.
I still haven't settled on the nest design. Will be faced in oklahoma sandstone and granite tops, but unsure on the overall design. Still looking at pics.
I'm starting to get the hang of ribs, but baby backs are a little tricky for me still. I can do 321 St. Louis perfect. BBR just turn to mush 321 and I can't get it to scale down effectively without drying out. I'd rather be able to do BBR as they feed more people. Some of this is a philosophical difference between Texas people and true BBQ snobs. The "falling off the bone" and smoke ring are actually defects in judging. It's just hard to sell it to a crowd here without those features.
Going to get some goat soon. May get a whole side and have it parted up for cinco.
I still haven't settled on the nest design. Will be faced in oklahoma sandstone and granite tops, but unsure on the overall design. Still looking at pics.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
For baby backs I don't use the 3-2-1. As you said that is too long. I have found that at 225, a 2-1-1 is more than sufficient to get a good smoke ring and tender with just enough bite to them.Try a 2-1-1 next time and during the foil section, smother in honey.
AcerFC
Footballguy
Culdy, you can also do a bacon wrap around the BBRs. It will keep them moist due to the bacon far rendering during the cook. I did it once and thought they came out good. There is a YouTube link that shows how to do it. Couple of redneck guys in the woods.
I prefer St Louis style and mainly smoke those.
I prefer St Louis style and mainly smoke those.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Do you stick with the 3-2-1 for St Louis style or do you prefer a different method?
culdeus
Footballguy
I think this is mainly my preference aligned with the feedback I've gotten. Probably will do some experiments with 2-1-1 or something with BBR in the future, but it's backburned for the time being.
I'd like you guys advice on what size to buy. The kids are pretty much gone (college and such). I think I can get my wife to agree to buy one but I don't want to go much bigger than I need. I've been cooking on a modified Brinkman and mostly just cook for me and the wife. I'd especially like to hear from people who bought the smaller ones and are satisfied or wish they had gone bigger. Or couples that bought the bigger ones and wish they had gone smaller. I'd probably like to cook a butt once and awhile, what is the smallest I can get away with?
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Tough question. I always recommend to buy as big as you can afford (these things and accessories are not cheap). I would still go with a large even if just two people but you could probably get away with a medium but then you might kick yourself when you want to cook for kids/grand kids etc. remember that this thing is pretty much going to last you decades.
jwb
Footballguy
It's just my wife and I, but I cannot imagine not having the Large. I am very, very happy I did not go smaller.
jamny
Footballguy
It's usually just me and my wife and I'm very glad I got the large. The medium definitely would have been too small, imo.
AcerFC
Footballguy
yes. Although that link you sent made me want to try something different when I don't have 6 hours to do it.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
the one I sent a couple of days ago? I think those were baby back ribs if memory serves.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Ok it is that time of the year where I buy enough lump charcoal to outlast a zombie invasion.
Where do you guys find the best deals for lump charcoal?
Where do you guys find the best deals for lump charcoal?
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
culdeus
Footballguy
This is going to vary quite a bit by region. Unless you want a pallet delivered or something like that.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Just trying to get a rough idea of where people are seeing good prices, be it a Walmart, or a BJ's etc. I just picked up a 20 pound bag for $14 today to tide me over until I can find a really good deal some where.
Keerock
Footballguy
If you have a GFS near you, they sell their 20# bag for $10.99 or something like that. It's rebranded Royal Oak Lump which I love.
jwb
Footballguy
Royal Oak is really, really good. Stay away from the "cowboy" brand sold at Lowes - terrible stuff.
